4WD & Caravan Solar Panel Installation
Yes, we supply and install quality RV solar panel solutions for all types of caravans and RVs.
For the best caravan solar installation we may use use thin solar panels, lightweight fixed solar panels and portable solar panels. We choose the best quality mono & poly crystalline solar panels from 100W to 200W. We prefer the Enerdrive solar panels due to their high quality, exceptional output and realiablity
- Caravans Solar Panels
- Pop-top Solar Panels
- Motorhomes Solar Panels
- Campervans Solar Panels
- Camper trailers Solar Panels
- Fifth Wheelers Solar Panels
- Converted buses Solar Panels
- Converted coaches Solar Panels
- Combi vans Solar Panels
- 4 Wheel Drives Solar Panels
- Portable camping solar panels Solar Panels
We specialise in the installation of caravan solar panels, both fixed and portable, which can be adapted to many types of regulators and battery systems (including Lithium).
If you wish to install a new caravan solar system or add to an existing caravan solar power system we can advise on how much solar you will need.
What Is Solar Power For A Caravan, Camper Trailer, Motor Home or RV?
Solar Panels are used for caravan, camper trailer, motor home and RV’s to charge the house batteries when not plugged into mains power.
Solar panels convert the sunlight to electricity; direct current (DC) electricity, which is used to charge the caravan batteries.
A quality caravan solar panel installation is designed to repidly charge the caravan batteries to enable regarding of batteries without being plugged into mains power. Solar panels are also used on 4WD to charge the second auxiliary battery.
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How to monitor power generated from solar panels?
Yes! With PICO battery monitor, you can precisely measure how much power you get from your solar panel, wind and hydro generators, and shore power chargers. PICO is also an excellent tool to detect any possible malfunction – for example – if your solar panels are dirty, they will produce less power, and you will see that on your PICO. Monitor your power sources is enable via the installation of the appropriate shunt.
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Should my car battery charge my caravan battery while driving?
Ultimately yes, your caravan house battery should be charging while driving. The caravan fridge, as well as potentially your electric hot water system, and even electronic devices will be drawing down the battery while in transit. Therefore, it is necessary, particularly to power the fridge, to have a solution to charge your caravan batteries while in transit.
Learn More about Charging Caravan Battery with Tow Vehicle
Auto Electrican?
In addition to being qualified to do auto electrics, which is all your 12 volt power, we are qualified Electricians, which means we can do 240 volt power - eg. that is wiring power to your caravan power points, (so you can use 240 volt (home) appliances in van while off grid).
Auto electrician are NOT qualified nor legally allowed to hard wire an inverter to 240V power sockets to power appliances in a caravan or back of a 4WD, such as induction cooktop, hair dryer, air conditioner, coffee machine, charge laptop, drone, power StarLink etc.
Auto electricians are restricted by law and can not install any 240 volt electrics, you need a qualified 12V and 240V electrician to install 240V power sockets and to do any works to the 240V switch board.
Caravan Electrician
Outech OffGrid are qualified Electricians, which means we can do 240 volt power - eg. that is wiring power to your caravan power points, (so you can use 240 volt (home) appliances in van while off grid).
Auto electrician are NOT qualified nor legally allowed to hard wire an inverter to 240V power sockets to power appliances in a caravan or back of a 4WD, such as induction cooktop, hair dryer, air conditioner, coffee machine, charge laptop, drone, power StarLink etc.
Outech OffGrid hold a Electrical Licence which is compulsary by law in Australia to complete any 240V electrical works.
Electrical Contractors Licence : EC014408
What DC-DC Charger Do I Need For My Caravan or 4WD?
The answer to this depends on many factors, such as current load dependency - ie portable fridges, compressor fridge or 3 Way Fridge, water heaters, camping equipment, lights, solar panels and solar setup, type of batteries, ie lithium batteries or AGM batteries, the type of tow vehicle, type of trailer and the list can go on as wiring in caravans and power load demand varies from caravan manufacture to caravan manufacture.
To summarise, key considerations to choosing which DC-DC Charge to best suit your battery system:
- Load Dependency
- Type of Battery
- Size of Battery
- Type of vehicle / trailer / caravan
Learn More About DC-DC Chargers for your car and caravan
How to Clean Your Caravan Solar Panels
How To Maintain Your Caravan Solar Panels
Keep Them Clean.
Bird Poop, Dust, Grime & Tree Sap build up blocks the sun from efficient absorption by the panels.
How to Clean Your Caravan Solar Panels
1. Carefully remove any leaves and twigs from underneath and between the solar panels.
2. Spray entire caravan roof and solar panel surface with water.
3. Use a soft broom, sponge, or a soft window cleaning squeegee and gently clean with soapy water to remove anything on the surface of the panels.
4. Hose off all soap residue.
Note:
1. Avoid standing on top of the caravan as much as possible - using a ladder is preferable.
2. Do not stand or apply pressure to solar panels.
Are your solar panels not working efficiently or not providing the power that you need for your caravan?
Contact Outech OffGrid today and we will test your solar panels and offer a solution so you can power you next off grid caravan adventure around Australia!
Are Lithium Batteries Better Than AGM Batteries?
Lithium batteries are great for those taking longer, off-grid trips, where accessibility to power sources is limited. They have a larger battery capacity, provide power for longer periods of time and are lighter in weight.
Lithium batteries are also equipped with a quicker charge time of up than an AGM Lead Acid Battery and require almost no maintenance.
Outech recommened Enerdrive Lithium Batteries and Custom Lithium Batteries for their higher performance, efficiency, and better longevity, and bang for your buck.
Battery Monitors
Smart Battery Monitors
The Simarine PICO is the ultimate battery monitoring system that sets new standards of controlling and analysing battery and tank condition on the caravan market.
It is precise in monitoring battery state of charge, voltage and temperature. Supporting various voltage configurations (12V, 24V, 36V and 48V), even in the same system. Multiple battery, consumer and generator monitoring on both low (-) and high (+) side. Compatible with both Lead-Acid and Lithium-ion batteries.
Simarine Pico is the ultimate solution for monitoring your battery and tank system in your caravan, camper trailer, motor home, RV and 4WD and this is why Outech OFFGrid chose it as the preferred battery monitor in our off grid power setups.
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Where Can I Find The Simarine PICO Battery Monitor Manual?
To download the latest verson of user manuals and wiring diagrams, see below:
Simarine Manuals
Should my car battery charge my caravan battery while driving??
Ultimately yes, your caravan house battery should be charging while driving.
The caravan fridge, as well as potentially your electric hot water system, and even electronic devices will be drawing down the battery while in transit. Therefore, it is necessary, particularly to power the fridge, to have a solution to charge your caravan batteries while in transit.
Outech OffGrid Power Solutions specialise in the supply and installation of solar panels, lithium batteries and complete power management systems for off grid portable applications; such as caravans, motor homes, camper trailers, campervans, RV's, camping, 4WD and touring.
Outech hold an electrical contractors licence and our technicians are qualified electricans qualified to install and repair 12 volt,24 volt and 240 volt.
Can you use Starlink in my caravan??
Starlink for your Caravan, RV or Van in Australia in now available.
Outech Offgrid can set up Starlink in your caravan. See our YouTub https://youtube.com/shorts/F0HNVGxKQpQ
